Tree crown lifting at Belton Lane, Grantham

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by South Kesteven Planning Committee on 11 Jun 2026.

S26/0454Approved

The tree work proposed

The application sought crown lifting to provide at least three metres’ clearance over the access road and footpath, removing branches no thicker than 75mm.

“Description of Site 1.1 “Grantham Oak” is registered as an Ancient Tree with the Woodland Trust, located immediately adjacent to Belton Lane, and is a significant tree important to the history and character of the area. Description of proposal 2.1 Crown lift to provide minimum of 3m height clearance over the access road and footpath, measured from ground level. This is proposed to be restricted to the removal of branches to maximum of 75mm diameter.”

Officer report

The officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended granting consent subject to conditions because the works were minor, supported access and maintenance, and would not harm the area’s amenity.

“Representations Received 4.1 Grantham Town Council made comments neither objecting to nor supporting the planning application. Evaluation 5.1 It is considered that the proposed works constitute minor works and have been requested to allow reasonable access and maintenance of the grounds. Crime and Disorder 6.1 It is considered that the proposal would not result in any significant crime and disorder implications.”

Officer report

The committee vote

The proposal was moved, seconded and agreed to grant consent subject to conditions.

“S26/0454 Proposal: Crown lift to provide minimum of 3m height clearance over the access road and footpath, measured from ground level. Restricted to the removal of branches to maximum of 75mm diameter. (TPO-337) Location: Belton Lane, Grantham, NG31 9PR Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT consent, subject to conditions • Comments received from Grantham Town Council.”

Minutes

The decision and conditions

Consent was granted with a two-year implementation limit and requirements to follow specified tree-work standards.

“Tree Works Standards. All tree works authorised by this consent shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010, Tree Work – Recommendations, and European Arboricultural Standards, Tree Pruning 2024.Reason: To ensure the health, amenity value, and structural stability of the tree(s) are preserved in accordance with best arboricultural practice and the statutory requirements of Tree Preservation Order No. 337. 3i.”

Minutes

Sources

  • South Kesteven Planning Committee minutes, 11 June 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of South Kesteven's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Date
Thursday 11 June 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

This committee's year

71 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 6 against officer advice.

Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.

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